AS thefts may go this was certainly one of the most inventive.

Sometime between 7.30pm on Friday and 7.45am today (Monday) a skip was stolen from a car park in Hatfield.

The unusual crime occurred in Frobisher Way.

Police believe thieves cut through the chain on the main gate of the car park before removing the large obstacle.

If you have any information, call police on 0845 33 00 222.